Centralized Projector Control via Database Code Mapping
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Controlling projectors of different models simultaneously is challenging due to their unique communications protocols and compatibility issues, leading to software conflicts and unstable operations when using a single control center with a single operating system.
Innovation Solution
A control system that identifies and acquires control codes for multiple projectors using a database, generating and transmitting control signals to synchronize operational actions across projectors of various brands and models, eliminating the need for multiple driving program packets and reducing software conflicts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple driving program packets or control program packets are installed in the control center to access control codes of different projectors, then the control center can control multiple projectors of different models, but it requires a lot of time and causes software conflicts or unstable operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a database as an intermediary component between the control center and multiple projectors. The database stores control codes and communication configurations for different projector models, allowing the control center to access projector-specific information without installing multiple driving program packets. This mediator approach resolves the contradiction by providing adaptability through centralized data storage while reducing software complexity and avoiding conflicts.
Solution Approach 2:
The control center is designed with universal functionality to control multiple projector models through a single integrated system. By using a unified database structure and standardized communication interface, the control center can adapt to different projector brands and models without requiring separate driving programs for each. This multi-functionality approach enables one control center to handle diverse projector types, improving adaptability while maintaining system simplicity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated driving program packets are installed for each projector model, then compatibility with specific projectors is achieved, but installing multiple packets requires a lot of time and causes software conflicts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-storing control codes and communication configurations for multiple projector models in the database before actual control operations are needed. This allows the control center to quickly retrieve and apply the appropriate control codes without requiring time-consuming installation of driving program packets for each projector model. The database is pre-configured with compatibility information, enabling rapid adapteration to different projector types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple control program packets are used to control different projectors, then control functionality is expanded, but software conflicts and unstable operations occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the control code storage function from the control execution function. The database stores segmented control codes for different projector models, while the control center executes these codes through a unified control architecture. This segmentation isolates projector-specific control logic from the main control system, preventing software conflicts and ensuring operational stability while maintaining expanded control coverage.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for controlling projectors includes identifying a first projector and a second projector by using a database, acquiring a first control code of the first projector and a second control code of the second projector after the first projector and the second projector are identified, and generating at least one control signal to the first projector and the second projector for controlling operational actions of the first projector and the second projector according to the first control code and the second control code.